From ‘Baahubali’ to SRK, the Stars Who Spoke to Us In 2017
Shah Rukh, Prabhas, Salman, Ranbir and Katrina - catch all the big stars packed in this yearend special.
From getting Shah Rukh Khan to use his make-up skills to arm-wrestling with Prabhas and Rana Daggubati; from getting Ranbir and Katrina to reveal each other’s secrets to making Salman Khan speak about Kabir Khan’s alternate career options - The Quint did it all in 2017.
So here’s presenting our pick of the 10 best Bollywood interviews of 2017.
1. Feeling Raees With SRK, Miyanbhai and a Kajal Stick
Shah Rukh Khan nailed his Raees character, and in this exclusive and candid chat, he tells us why he hates being called ‘Battery’, and even gives his co-star Nawazuddin Siddiqui some tips on how to become a successful romantic hero. What you just can’t miss is SRK’s make-up skills with the kajal.
2. LOL! When Ranbir and Katrina Spilled the Beans on Each Other
We caught up with Jagga Jasoos stars Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif, and guess what? We got them to share some secrets about each other. What irritates Katrina the most, when did Ranbir make Katrina cry? Find out in this interview.
3. Baahubali 2: Rana Daggubati Writes Prabhas’ Matrimonial Profile
Rana Daggubati and Prabhas were all set to hit theatres with the most-awaited film of the year Baahubali: The Conclusion when we recorded this interview. Among other things, we got Rana Daggubati to prepare a matrimonial ad for Prabhas!
4. Tubelight Burns Bright: In Conversation with Salman Khan
We caught up with the man of the moment - Salman Khan, when his Tubelight was all set to burn bright on 25 June. So how’s Salman’s relationship with director Kabir Khan, how’s it acting with brother Sohail, and what’s the one climate that Bhai hates to shoot in? Get all your answers in this video.
5. Being Shady With Ranveer Singh and His Kala Chashma
Ranveer Singh spoke to us about his obsession with sunglasses and all things ‘shady’. As usual, he was a riot. But the actor also pointed out the difference between chashma and chachma, that we bet you didn’t know, so find out for yourself.
6. Here’s How Kareena Dealt With the Taimur Controversy
Just before she hit the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week finale early this year, Kareena Kapoor spoke to us about handling all the negativity around the naming of her baby Taimur. Take a peek at how the actor reacted to all the unnecessary hate.
7. How Young and Hip Are Shraddha and Aditya?
YOLO? OODT? Whip/Nae Nae? - you may not be able to make sense of these terms unless you are a young and cool millennial. So how hip and cool were the OK Jaanu stars Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur? We quizzed them on some millennial slangs and trends to check if they are with it.
8. Here’s What Happened When Pammi Aunty Met a Proud Bengali
When the oh-so-Punjabi Pammi aunty meets a proud Bengali, war is inevitable. The viral sensation had a face off with Abira Dhar of The Quint about Punjabis being better than Bengalis. Take a look at this hilarious interaction.
9. When Baba Sushant Singh Shocked Kriti Sanon & Us With His Relationship Gyaan
Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon’s Raabta released this year, but we bet this interview with the couple on relationship goals is far more interesting and engaging than the film. Watch the video and judge it for yourself.
10. Shraddha & Arjun Bring the House Down In This Q&A
Shraddha and Arjun Kapoor were seen together for the first time in Mohit Suri's Half Girlfriend and in this mad interview, they tell us all there is to it. From Shraddha’s dancing in the rain to Arjun’s bromance with Ranveer Singh, watch this video to know what this Half Girlfriend duo is really like between work.
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